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B(n)=1 (-2)^n-1
What is the 4th term in the sequence

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Answer:

The 4th term in the sequence is -8.

Explanation:

The nth term of the sequence B is given by:


B(n) = (-2)^(n-1)

So the fourth term will be given by:

B when n = 4, that is, B(4).


B(4) = (-2)^(4-1) = (-2)^(3) = -8

The 4th term in the sequence is -8.

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